23. Get to sleep faster. Drink six ounces of tart cherry juice before going to bed. Tart cherries contain natural melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. And the carbohydrates in the juice increase the production of serotonin, which is a calming brain chemical that can help you fall asleep. Also, do what I do: Sleep cold. Turn down the heat. Kick off the heavy blanket. Lowering core body temperature helps induce sleep. Keep your bedroom cool, about sixty-five degrees or cooler. Another trick that works well in wintertime, especially in Vermont: Wear socks to bed. Warming feet causes blood
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